Taylor Farms Recalls Salad Kits at H-E-B Over Undeclared Allergens

Taylor Farms is recalling its Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kits sold at H-E-B stores across Texas because the packaging does not declare soy and tree nuts, specifically almonds, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice published October 27, 2026. The undeclared allergens could cause reactions in people with food allergies or sensitivities, although no adverse reactions have been reported. The recall affects one product: the H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit in a 13.4-ounce plastic bag.

According to the FDA notice, consumers can identify the affected packages by checking the UPC and best-by date printed on the back. The recalled product carries UPC 041220300457 and has a best-by date of October 30, 2026. The distribution was limited to H-E-B stores in Texas, according to the recall information.

Consumers should not eat the affected salad kits. The FDA notice advises customers to dispose of the product or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

Taylor Farms provided a customer service number, 855-455-0098, for questions about the recall. The company has not reported any adverse reactions associated with the affected salad kits. The recall comes after Taylor Farms received significant attention earlier in 2026 over a separate food safety investigation involving a cyclospora outbreak. Health officials identified iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms de Mexico as the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, that sickened more than 20,000 people during the summer.

The FDA declared that outbreak over in September 2026. On October 2, the agency said it had completed its investigation and found cyclospora in the environment where the lettuce was grown and processed. The FDA and recall information distinguish the current salad kit recall from the earlier outbreak. The latest action concerns undeclared soy and almonds on product packaging and is not related to the cyclospora investigation involving Taylor Farms de Mexico.